Senior EA to CEO – Hybrid & Private Support

Lily Shippen; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Lily Shippen is working with a successful family-owned manufacturing company based in South Manchester to appoint an exceptional Executive Assistant who will provide high‑level business and private support to the CEO across multiple interests. This role blends executive support, private assistance and lifestyle management to ensure the CEO’s priorities run smoothly.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced, highly adaptable EA who thrives in a fast paced environment, taking genuine

Qualifications

• Significant experience supporting a CEO, Founder or C-suite executive, ideally within a fast-paced operational environment.
• Proven ability to provide a seamless combination of business and private support, including lifestyle management
• Exceptional diary management and organisational skills, with experience coordinating complex UK and international travel
• Absolute discretion, professionalism and sound judgement when handling confidential and sensitive matters

Skills

Diary management

Organisational skills

Travel coordination

Discretion

Communication

Autonomy

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Lily Shippen is working with a successful family-owned manufacturing company based in South Manchester to appoint an exceptional Executive Assistant who will provide high‑level business and private support to the CEO across multiple interests. This role blends executive support, private assistance and lifestyle management to ensure the CEO’s priorities run smoothly.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced, highly adaptable EA who thrives in a fast paced environment, taking genuine